1,360 total views, 27 views today Ask the Vet: About Pet Obesity Written By: Dr. Brian J. Bourquin, Founder, Boston Veterinary Clinic www.bostonveterinary.com NEW! Submit your question for Woof’s Ask the Vet Expert, Dr. Bourquin, using the form at the end of the article! We may answer it in an upcoming issue!...

4,733 total views, 24 views today Ask the Vet: What is Fear-Free Care? Written Dr. Brian J. Bourquin, Founder, Boston Veterinary Clinic www.bostonveterinary.com Over the last year, the phrase “fear free” has become more prevalent in veterinary medicine. What is fear free? Fear free is a campaign focusing on the prevention and...

4,428 total views, 36 views today Long Tongue, Big Heart: The Story of Mochi the Dog By Cara Meglio for PetPlan.com Mochi the dog has made it big — she holds the Guinness World Record for world’s longest dog tongue, she stars in a series of children’s books, and she’s been touring...

5,116 total views, 18 views today Myths and Truths: Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats Written by Christine Zewe, DVM, DACVD Food allergies in dogs can cats can cause several issues, including gastrointestinal upset and skin and ear issues. Pets with food allergies can have the same symptoms as...

2,960 total views, 37 views today Leptospirosis: A Rising Concern for New England’s Pets Over the past year, the deadly bacterial infection known of Leptospirosis or “Lepto” has been on the rise. This disease can affect all mammal species (including humans) and veterinarians have seen an increase in the number of cases...

7,150 total views, 63 views today Canine Influenza in Massachusetts: What to Know Written on August 28, 2018 by Krista Vernaleken, VMDHospital: Bulger Veterinary Hospital Many dog owners have seen reports of Canine Influenza, or the dog flu, hitting Massachusetts and are wondering what, if anything, we should be doing to prevent...

5,896 total views, 34 views today Top Reasons to Get Your Dog’s DNA Tested Written by: Ashley Troutman Dog; it’s the first word many of us learn and the first friend many of us have. Dogs are an integral part of our communities and lives, they represent a feeling of warmth, home...

10,391 total views, 28 views today Kobuk to the Rescue: A Maine Hero Dog Saves a Life Written by Crystal Ward Kent Like all of Maine Search and Rescue Dog handlers, Fossett is a volunteer. She paid for and trained Kobuk herself. She pays her own expenses to get to rescue sites–which...

20,311 total views, 35 views today A Ray of Sunshine: A Disable Kitten Brings Joy to All Written by Crystal Ward Kent Sometimes it takes a tiny kitten to remind us of the power of a fighting spirit. Ray, as he is now called, was born with a neurological problem that makes...

5,116 total views, 18 views today Myths and Truths: Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats Written by Christine Zewe, DVM, DACVD Food allergies in dogs can cats can cause several issues, including gastrointestinal upset and skin and ear issues. Pets with food allergies can have the same symptoms as...

9,948 total views, 24 views today When You Die and Leave Your Cat Behind Written by Ray Anderson As cat owners we’re constantly fussing over our cat’s welfare. We buy special food, we take our annual trips to the vet and we provide a safe and comfortable home for our companion. We...

9,235 total views, 18 views today Top 6 Holiday Hazards for Pets Written by K.T. Casey, Freelance Writer The holidays are a wonderful time of the year. Friends and family surround us and everyone is in good spirits. There are trees to be decorated and presents to be wrapped and food to be...

10,827 total views, 22 views today The team and I met early one Saturday morning in Dover and made the 2.5 hour trip to a beautiful northern part of New Hampshire called Chatham, where our next renovation would happen! We were all super excited because we were heading to a WOLF REFUGE!...

8,966 total views, 25 views today We’ve seen the commercials; we have felt the twang in our hearts at the site of cats and dogs in need of adoption. However, many people remain unaware of how to adopt from an animal shelter. Today, approximately 8 million animals live in shelters and are...

11,847 total views, 33 views today Ask the Vet: What are the best things I can do for my pet? Written by Melissa Magnuson, DVM, All Pets Veterinary Hospital, Nashua NH, Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital, Windham NH, Greenland Veterinary Hospital, Greenland NH We all want our furry friends to live forever. The question...

13,372 total views, 27 views today Getting Their Lives Back: The World of Wheelchairs for Pets Interview by Jill Sullivan Grueter, Edit0r-in-Chief, Woof Magazine and New Hampshire Positive Moms Magazine There’s a special place in Amherst, New Hampshire where a passionate man named, Mark Robinson, leads the way for Walkin’ Pets, a...

9,189 total views, 31 views today Pure Passion: Saving US Horses from Slaughter Hidden Pond Equine Rescue in Brentwood, New Hampshire WRITTEN BY Linda Buchanan Allen, Freelance Writer Maggie slipped into the world sometime during the night. For days, we’d been watching the mare Louise for signs that she was close to giving...

8,474 total views, 28 views today Written by: Laurie McCarter, CVT and Sommer Aweidah of Port Cit Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, NH Here we are – it’s January and a whole new year! We’ve made it through the holidays and a slew of pet danger emails, facebook statuses and twitter posts. We...

12,256 total views, 30 views today Protecting Your Pet From Lyme Disease It’s that time of year again where the weather’s warming up and all the critters are starting to frolic again. Unfortunately, ticks are among them, and these little buggers present a health threat not only to humans but to animals...

10,391 total views, 28 views today Kobuk to the Rescue: A Maine Hero Dog Saves a Life Written by Crystal Ward Kent Like all of Maine Search and Rescue Dog handlers, Fossett is a volunteer. She paid for and trained Kobuk herself. She pays her own expenses to get to rescue sites–which...

11,982 total views, 53 views today Ask the Vet: Should I vaccinate my dog for Leptospirosis? Written by Dr. Melissa Magnuson Answer: The quick answer is YES! Let me explain why. Leptospirosis is a bacterium found in water, soil and food. It survives well in the soil and water and unless it...

9,576 total views, 31 views today Over the last couple of days, I have been hearing about a German Shepard who was video tapped grieving on the gravestone of his owner who had passed. In fact, the video showed up on my news feed in Facebook as many fellow animal lovers were...

18,469 total views, 44 views today Lassie and Timmy, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford, Petey and the Little Rascals: dogs and kids are a classic combination. If your family is ready for a canine friend, you should definitely consider adoption. There are thousands of wonderful dogs in the your area in need of...

20,311 total views, 35 views today A Ray of Sunshine: A Disable Kitten Brings Joy to All Written by Crystal Ward Kent Sometimes it takes a tiny kitten to remind us of the power of a fighting spirit. Ray, as he is now called, was born with a neurological problem that makes...

24,149 total views, 42 views today A Great Non-Toxic Pet Stain Removal Idea! Written by Leslie Reichart, Green Cleaning Coach I’ve been dealing with spills and stains as a professional for over 20 years. The best advice I ever got was from a little old lady that told me her secret to keeping...

9,739 total views, 36 views today Please Don’t Go! Coping with Separation Anxiety in Pets Written by Ann Cathey Does your dog freak out when you leave the house? Do you come home to chewed furniture and torn papers? Does he pee on the rug? Does she howl and bark when she...

24,149 total views, 42 views today A Great Non-Toxic Pet Stain Removal Idea! Written by Leslie Reichart, Green Cleaning Coach I’ve been dealing with spills and stains as a professional for over 20 years. The best advice I ever got was from a little old lady that told me her secret to keeping...

18,469 total views, 44 views today Lassie and Timmy, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford, Petey and the Little Rascals: dogs and kids are a classic combination. If your family is ready for a canine friend, you should definitely consider adoption. There are thousands of wonderful dogs in the your area in need of...

9,189 total views, 31 views today Pure Passion: Saving US Horses from Slaughter Hidden Pond Equine Rescue in Brentwood, New Hampshire WRITTEN BY Linda Buchanan Allen, Freelance Writer Maggie slipped into the world sometime during the night. For days, we’d been watching the mare Louise for signs that she was close to giving...

52,109 total views, 133 views today 5 Tips to Acclimate a Rescue Dog Into Your Home Environment Exclusive to Project Pawsitive Foundation If you are thinking about adopting a rescue dog, it is important to prepare a calculated assimilation for him into your home. Rescue dogs can come from an array of situations and...

23,062 total views, 44 views today Written by Dr. Melissa Magnuson Veterinary care is medical care. It is no different from human health care but when compared to human health care, it is considerably less costly. Let’s consider some myths about veterinary medicine that clients have told me: Myth 1: Veterinarians are...

19,933 total views, 23 views today Woof’s 2017 Holiday Pet Gift Guide Here are some of our favorite gifts to give your furbabies this holiday season. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and our pets are ready for some pawfect gifts for the holiday season! 1. COZY NESTING BED! – $69.95...

20,311 total views, 35 views today A Ray of Sunshine: A Disable Kitten Brings Joy to All Written by Crystal Ward Kent Sometimes it takes a tiny kitten to remind us of the power of a fighting spirit. Ray, as he is now called, was born with a neurological problem that makes...

12,256 total views, 30 views today Protecting Your Pet From Lyme Disease It’s that time of year again where the weather’s warming up and all the critters are starting to frolic again. Unfortunately, ticks are among them, and these little buggers present a health threat not only to humans but to animals...

9,739 total views, 36 views today Please Don’t Go! Coping with Separation Anxiety in Pets Written by Ann Cathey Does your dog freak out when you leave the house? Do you come home to chewed furniture and torn papers? Does he pee on the rug? Does she howl and bark when she...

18,469 total views, 44 views today Lassie and Timmy, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford, Petey and the Little Rascals: dogs and kids are a classic combination. If your family is ready for a canine friend, you should definitely consider adoption. There are thousands of wonderful dogs in the your area in need of...

7,092 total views, 26 views today When Your Dog Needs a CAT Scan WRITTEN BY: Mason Holland, VMD, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology When your dog needs a cat scan: Providing advanced care for our furry family members has been helped immeasurably by applying some of the revolutionary medical technologies which have arisen...

10,827 total views, 22 views today The team and I met early one Saturday morning in Dover and made the 2.5 hour trip to a beautiful northern part of New Hampshire called Chatham, where our next renovation would happen! We were all super excited because we were heading to a WOLF REFUGE!...

18,469 total views, 44 views today Lassie and Timmy, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford, Petey and the Little Rascals: dogs and kids are a classic combination. If your family is ready for a canine friend, you should definitely consider adoption. There are thousands of wonderful dogs in the your area in need of...

8,260 total views, 22 views today Project Pawsitive Helps Big Birds Fly Again! A video from our Wildlife Renovation! First raptor – a beautiful owl – to use this cabin in over two years! We built a new roof (framing, plywood, hardware cloth) and made the building structurally sound!

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